'From Buryatia to Caucasus in One Evening': HSE University-St Petersburg Students Hold 'Fair of Nationalities of Russia'
Where does the Mistress of the Copper Mountain live? How can the national cuisine of Tatarstan surprise you? What does the Stone Town near Perm look like? HSE University-St Petersburg hosted a fair which united the representatives of various nationalities of Russia. Komi-Permyaks and the Urals, the Pomors, Karachais and Balkarians, Buryats and the Tatars shared unique features of their cultures, presented their national dishes and took the international students on an interactive journey around Russian regions.
Collaboration and Synthesis of Ideas: How the Conference 'CIBA' at the New Stage of Alexandrinsky Theatre Went
The New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre hosted the sixth annual conference 'CIBA: Creative Industries. Business. Art'. It was organised by professors and students of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management' at HSE University-St Petersburg. The event united more than 200 participants representing business, educational and museum spheres.
‘Entrepreneurship Aligned with Human Dignity’: HSE University–St Petersburg to Open New Master’s Programme
In 2026, HSE University–St Petersburg is launching a new English-taught Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this interview, Magdalena Gaete, scientific supervisor of the programme, shares why social entrepreneurship is crucial in the modern world and what skills students will gain during their studies.
‘A Universe of Ideas’: Master's Student from Cameroon on Studying in Russia and the Multicultural Environment at HSE University–St Petersburg
Kingsly Nji Nche enrolled in the Master's programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HSE University–St Petersburg after studying journalism in Cameroon. Read on to find out how the media is related to economics and what the advantages of studying at a multicultural university are.
Semester in Rome: Studies, Travelling, New Friends
HSE University has more than 100 partners all around the world. The choice of a host university for a mobility is wide: from Brazil to South Korea. Today, we share the story of Maria Kostina. The fourth-year student of the bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics' went to Tor Vergata University of Rome for a semester. Read on to find out how study process in Russia and Italy are different and what a mobility programme can give you.
'Cultural Bridges': HSE University-St Petersburg International Students Talk about Academic Mobility in Latin America
The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the 'Cultural Cafe' devoted to Latin America. Students from Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador shared the traditions, landmarks, and lifestyle of their countries.
Getting Employed in Russia After Studies
Finding employment in Russia upon graduating from HSE University–St Petersburg is realistic—this was the message conveyed on January 25 (Student Day) at a panel session featuring graduates of the university. Sharing both their academic journey and professional achievements, they spoke at the conference organised in the Rope Shop Educational Space.
Research Seminar: Assembly Point of Science
Research seminars are not merely a formality but a driving force of science. Where do research projects come from? How do students become equal collaborators? And why can a whiteboard in a seminar room sometimes matter more than a formal conference presentation? In this interview for Schola, Alexander Nesterov and Konstantin Sorokin discuss the internal research seminar of the International Laboratory of Game Theory and Decision Making.
‘Life Is for the Brave’: HSE University–St Petersburg Student from Mexico Wins StudRussia Competition
Gisel Sarahi Vergara Herrera, second-year student of the Master’s programme ‘Arts and Culture Management,’ became a winner of the StudRussia all-Russian competition for international students. Her project was awarded the first prize in the ‘Creative Spirit’ category. Read on to find out about Gisel’s work and experience of participating in such a large-scale contest for international students.
Exchange Student From Armenia on His Studies at HSE University–St Petersburg
Daniel Minasian came from Armenia as an exchange student to spend a semester at HSE University–St Petersburg. Majoring in Korean Studies, Daniel chose courses offered by the Institute of Asian and African Studies. Read on to discover how his exchange studies went and what this experience brought him.